Biology:Scobinancistrus

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Scobinancistrus is a genus of armored catfishes native to the southeastern Amazon (Tocantins, Xingu, Trombetas, Tapajós basins) in Brazil.[1][2] They are black with numerous white to orange spots, and the fins can have broad reddish-orange edging.[2] They reach up to 27–29 cm (10.6–11.4 in) in length.[1]

Species

There are currently two recognized species in this genus:[3]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2017). Species of Scobinancistrus in FishBase. October 2017 version.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Field Guide to the Fishes of the Amazon, Orinoco, and Guianas. Princeton University Press. 2017. p. 285. ISBN 978-0691170749. 
  3. Eschmeyer, William N.; Fricke, Ron; van der Laan, Richard, eds. "Species in the genus Scobinancistrus". California Academy of Sciences. http://researcharchive.calacademy.org/research/ichthyology/catalog/fishcatget.asp?tbl=species&genus=Scobinancistrus. 

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